Total Ministry discerned from St. Paul's

On August 27, 2006, following the desires of St. John's to terminate the cluster covenant known as the East Range Episcopal Churches, members of St. Paul's voted to move to Total Ministry starting in January 2007. In March 2007, the Rev. Douglas Morrison-Cleary was hired as the Total Ministry Mentor and the LifeCycles training program.

The leadership at St. Paul's unilaterally decided to have nothing to do with Total Ministry and has distanced itself from the Total Ministry Team. With no spiritual welcome at St. Paul's, members of the Total Ministry Team continue their spiritual growth through meetings and by working through the LifeCycles program. Details here.

Other activities of the Total Ministry Team discerned from St. Paul's

• Meeting with former parishioners visiting from England
• Singing with residents at Edgewood Vista
• Total Ministry Summit, May 29-30, 2009
• EfM Graduation, June 21, 2009

Meeting with former parishioners:

On September 14, 2008, Pam and John McIntosh, now residing in England, paid a visit to the Iron Range. The Total Ministry Team met with Pam and John at the Country Kitchen restaurant in Virginia, MN.

Carol and Pam	Carol and Pam
John shows Ginny photos	During a lively discussion Clockwise from lower left: Lynne Stuckey, John McIntosh, Ginny McBride, Carol Morello, Pam McIntosh, David Allen, Dianna Salsbury
Looking at photos of England Clockwise from lower left: Lynne Stuckey, John McIntosh, Ginny McBride, Carol Morello, Pam McIntosh, David Allen, Dianna Salsbury	Pam really enjoying the moment

It was great to get together with Pam and John again.

Singing with residents at Edgewood Vista

The Total Ministry Team at St. Paul's sings hymns every month at Edgewood Vista in Virginia, MN. The Team brings music to share with the residents and together we sing hymns with those who wish to participate. Following the singing we also share in cookies and a fellowship.

The Total Ministry Team from St. Paul's: Chuck, Lynne, David, Carol, Ginny, Dianna	Sometimes our Grandkids come along. Here Trey tells one of the residents about singing with Grandma.
Trey and Grandma talk about cookies with some residents	During Cookies and Fellowship

With singers from 4 on up, we see that singing hymns brings joy to all ages!